Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health and social care organization is seeking a Clinical Team Lead - Therapist to join their Intermediate Care Team in Huntingdon. This pivotal role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in home and care settings. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to optimizing patient flow and discharge processes. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Professional qualifications in physiotherapy or occupational therapy are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the therapy team within the Intermediate Care Service.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and partner organizations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Therapy Management

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Professional Qualification in Physiotherapy

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy

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Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Huntingdon

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Client:

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Location:

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Team Lead - Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Team in the North of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The Intermediate Care Service provides care and therapy in patients' own homes and in private provider care home settings, facilitating discharges from hospitals, using a home first care model and admission avoidance.

The post holder will offer therapy-focused leadership and management to ensure the effective delivery of the Intermediate Care Service across the North locality as part of the countywide Intermediate Care Service.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Clinical Team Lead - Nursing to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the Intermediate Care Service.

The role will directly manage Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, non-registered therapy, and care support staff.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide leadership and management for the therapy team within the Intermediate Care Service.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and partner organizations.
• Manage and support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and support staff.
• Maintain standards and optimize resource use within the team.

The successful applicant will need to be innovative, decisive, and display strong leadership and organizational skills. They will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the team, maintaining quality standards, and maximizing resources within the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, they will play a key role within the local system to optimize discharges and patient flow, working with countywide service colleagues and partner organizations.

The post is open to those with a professional qualification in physiotherapy or occupational therapy.

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older People's mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

We aim to recruit high-caliber candidates who share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, especially from under-represented groups including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note: We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.